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John Jamieson School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

John Jamieson School is a community special not applicable school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 442 pupils, and a capacity of 460 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-19

Age range

442

Pupils

460

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

John Jamieson School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for John Jamieson School?

The catchment area for John Jamieson School is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for John Jamieson School is set by Leeds and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Leeds catchment area documents →

John Jamieson School: 460 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

John Jamieson School has a published admission number of 460 places. 442 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 460, Leeds's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.3% of pupils at John Jamieson School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Leeds.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Leeds publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →

John Jamieson School: School Information

Full address
Hollin Hill Drive, Leeds, LS8 2PW
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
49.3% of pupils
DfE URN
108119

Other Not applicable Schools in Leeds

If John Jamieson School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to John Jamieson School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: John Jamieson School

What is the catchment area for John Jamieson School?

The catchment area for John Jamieson School is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is John Jamieson School oversubscribed?

John Jamieson School is operating close to its capacity of 460 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for John Jamieson School?

Admission to John Jamieson School is managed by Leeds. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does John Jamieson School cover?

John Jamieson School is a not applicable school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for John Jamieson School?

John Jamieson School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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